COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Gitton Père et Fils
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Sancerre Les Messieurs is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Sancerre AOC in France's Loire Valley, produced by Gitton Père et Fils. The Gitton family, with a winemaking history dating back to 1945, emphasizes respecting the terroir and practices separate vinification for each vineyard plot to preserve its unique characteristics. The Sancerre region's soils, composed of chalk, flint, and marl, contribute significantly to the distinctiveness of its wines. The 2020 vintage is noted for its generous fruit and balanced freshness.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Gitton Père et Fils vinifies each vineyard plot separately.
Fact 02
The Gitton family has been making wine since 1945.
Fact 03
Sancerre soils are rich in chalk, flint, and marl.
Fact 04
The average vine age at Gitton is around 30 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Gitton Père et Fils employs a winemaking approach centered on respecting the terroir. A key technique is the separate vinification of each vineyard plot, allowing for the preservation of subtle qualities derived from different soils. The producer avoids artificial yeasts or enzymes, suggesting a reliance on native yeasts for fermentation. While specific fermentation details are not provided, the overall philosophy indicates a careful process aimed at expressing the fruit and soil. Some white wines from the estate are aged for several years in bottle before release.
